Circa 1940 American Folk Revival Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Oil on Canvas Board

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Mid-20th-century American folk revival portrait of Abraham Lincoln, hand-painted in oil on canvas board in a naïve, self-taught style. The … Read more Mid-20th-century American folk revival portrait of Abraham Lincoln, hand-painted in oil on canvas board in a naïve, self-taught style. The work depicts Lincoln in a classic bust-length composition with his iconic beard and bow tie, rendered with simplified forms, restrained earth tones, and expressive facial features characteristic of American folk and primitive revival painting of the period.

Painted on a Devoe & Reynolds Fulton canvas board, a well-known American artists’ material widely used in the early-to-mid 20th century, the piece retains a naturally aged surface patina consistent with its age. The portrait is presented in a simple, deep wooden frame showing wear and surface character that complement the painting’s folk quality.

A strong and visually compelling example of American Americana, combining historical subject matter with mid-century folk revival aesthetics. Ideal for collectors of folk art, presidential portraiture, and American historical imagery.
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